For the 2024 school year, there are 10 alternative public preschools serving 1,819 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Cedar Street Community And Family Center and Tecumseh Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Oxford Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
168 S Washington St
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-5021
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-5021
Grades: PK-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #55.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Grades: PK-12
| 93 students
Rank: #77.
Center For Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Rank: #88.
Clio Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-4804
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-4804
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: #99.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Cedar Street Community And Family Center and Tecumseh Virtual Academy.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Michigan?
10 alternative public preschools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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